Faux bois is something of a lost art. It's also everywhere. The owner of this week's home of the week was so taken by it that he bought it before looking inside.Log lamp pendants from CP Lighting are available in, from left, mossy bark, fence, knot, sepia bark and wood grain. Faux bois is something of a lost art. It's also everywhere.ALL ART PURCHASED

1960s and before. Collector seeks paintings, pencil signed prints and photographs, sculptures, signed art books, sterling silver and antiques Estate liquidations. Highest prices paid. Please call before your sale. 631-871-4465.Most of these chandeliers are available in multiple finishes, mainly brass and silver finishes. There are companies that offer several collections of chandeliers. Most of these chandeliers are available in multiple finishes, mainly brass and silver finishes.Special for the Journal Lindy Kavanaugh pulls a pair of intricately-designed gold earrings from an antique case in the center of her jewelry store, a restored 19th Century building in the heart of the historic district of a small seaside Florida town.Joanne P. Ekeledo almost seemed to be floating in the space where her vision became tangible. Surrounded by the scent of fresh paint and warm coral hues that created a vibrant Moulin Rouge image, she was overjoyed by the near-completion of the first of many rooms in her vintage building.LAIDBACK VIEW: Guthrie Cottage in Eastbourne offers visitors an expansive view of Wellington harbour.It's not enough anymore for a Vietnamese restaurant to serve a good traditional menu in a former coffee shop setting.The home has fresh coats of paint both inside and out. Inside, new ceramic tiles line the foyer and kitchen area, while refinished hardwood floors gleam in the other spaces, including the living and dining rooms in the back of the home.